hello there and thank you -- i just have a quick question for everyone? after a long time of not havin all the money and bs, i got my motor built and installed in my hatch. i went to do the new engine brake-in, hooked-up my oil pressure gauge, and with no spark plugs, i cranked her over. come to find out that i have no oil pressure! i installed a new type r oil pump that i bought from the dealership, along with new ACL bearings i got from Earl. i was wondering if there is anything else i could do or check before i start taking things apart?? i don't see why a brand new oil pump wouldn't work? if anyone could help me out in anyway that would be sweet!!! thanks

 

maybe it is the gauge?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by biggs2.2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">maybe it is the gauge?</TD></TR></TABLE>

i'm using a brand new snap-on oil pressure tester. anyone else?

 

well your BRAND NEW oil pump isn't working so maybe your BRAND NEW snap on gauge isn't working either. anymore brainbusters

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by biggs2.2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well your BRAND NEW oil pump isn't working so maybe your BRAND NEW snap on gauge isn't working either. anymore brainbusters</TD></TR></TABLE>

so how could they both be bad if they are both brand new? brainbuster?

 

anyone??

 

take the pan off and check the oil pickup

 

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just got done takin off the pan, everything checks out ok but still no oil pressure

 

does the motor crank over by hand.

take the spark plugs out and take a 19mm and turn the crank pulley bolt counter clockwise (same way the motor turns) and if it keeps turning and turning, its not the oil pump. If it get stuck it is.

check the oil in your car. did you put some in?

Brand New parts can be bad. wouldn't be the first and won't be the last time that happens!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by AMS MIKE &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">does the motor crank over by hand.

take the spark plugs out and take a 19mm and turn the crank pulley bolt counter clockwise (same way the motor turns) and if it keeps turning and turning, its not the oil pump. If it get stuck it is.

check the oil in your car. did you put some in?

Brand New parts can be bad. wouldn't be the first and won't be the last time that happens!</TD></TR></TABLE>

the motor turns over freely and i filled the motor with 4qts and the stick says its a little over - can u get a readable pressure by cranking the motor over but no start?

 

anyone?

 

i doubt it. how did you know everything was ok when you take the pan off? what did you check for?

 

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the motor turns over freely and i filled the motor with 4qts and the stick says its a little over - can u get a readable pressure by cranking the motor over but no start?</TD></TR></TABLE>

you should get some oil pressure when you try to crank the motor. check the oil pickup tube to see if there is anything blocking it

 

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you should get some oil pressure when you try to crank the motor. check the oil pickup tube to see if there is anything blocking it</TD></TR></TABLE>

did that and nothing, clean screen and nothing in tube

 

try cranking the engine with the valve cover or oil cap off and see if oil is squirting out....

also, where did you hook up your gauge?

 

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also, where did you hook up your gauge?</TD></TR></TABLE>

i'm usin a snap-on oil pressure tester thats hooked up on the back of the block, cant get a soild reading.

anyone else?